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Animal ethics committee

The CQUniversity Animal Ethics Committee (CQUAEC) is responsible for assessing and providing clearance to any research or teaching projects undertaken by University staff or students involving the use of vertebrate animals. The Committee is also responsible for monitoring the use and care of animals by the University and conducting site inspections as necessary.

The standard operating procedures of the Animal Ethics Committee are in accordance with:

Clearance must be sought from the Committee BEFORE the project commences.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the relevant legislation and University policies and procedures before completing the request for clearance. Researchers should forward one (1) signed completed application (together with any required documentation) to the CQUniversity Animal Ethics Committee (CQUAEC) Secretary, at the Office of Research, Building 32, Rockhampton Campus.

Applicants are advised that they need to forward their request for clearance well in advance of the project's planned starting date. For internal applicants applications forms can be found on Office of Research Moodle Site (Ethics). For external applicants please contact Committee Secretary, ethics@cqu.edu.au for further information.

Meeting and Submission Dates

CQUAEC meets six times per year and the meeting dates and submission deadlines are

2018 Schedule

Meeting Date

Agenda Items Close

7 February 2018

22 January 2018

7 March 2018

19 February 2018

11 April 2018

26 March 2018

2 May 2018

16 April 2018

6 June 2018

21 May 2018

4 July 2018

18 June 2018

8 August 2018

23 July 2018

5 September 2018

21 August 2018

3 October 2018

17 September 2018

7 November 2018

22 October 2018

5 December 2018

19 November 2018

Adverse Events or Complaints

Researchers are required to report to the AEC any unexpected adverse events which happen to animals during their research. The Chair of the AEC (or Secretary if Chair is unavailable) must be notified by telephone within 24 hours of such an event, and the Adverse Event Form must be submitted as soon as practicable. In determining what is considered an adverse event, researchers are encouraged to visit the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website.